How to watch Bengals vs. Raiders: Live stream, TV information

The visiting Bengals return all their key offensive players from last season, with running back Jeremy Hill leading the ground game and quarterback Andy Dalton and receiver A.J. Green pacing the team through the air. Cincinnati begins another quest to end its 24-season playoff victory drought. If defensive lineman Geno Atkins can return to his old form, now two years removed from knee surgery, it would be a major boost.

Oakland hopes to improve on a 3-13 season and has a pair of new wideouts in No. 4 overall pick Amari Cooper and former 49er Michael Crabtree. Second-year quarterback Derek Carr and running back Latavius Murray have both shown promise. The Raiders allowed a league-high 452 points last year, and will require a significant turnaround on the defensive side of the ball for any offensive progression to effect immediate success. Veteran safety Charles Woodson returns for another season to lead the defense.